Sinusitis (Chronic)

Sinusitis (Chronic)

Complete Nasal Blockage
Patient requires Face to Face appointment to exclude nasal polyp or other growth. 

For GP – Not Sinusitis
The patient’s answers suggest that they do not have sinusitis. Please consider the form below, decide what course of action is required and communicate this to the patient. 

Please complete this form if you suspect that you have Chronic Sinusitis (more that 3 months).

Chronic Sinusitis is facial pain and nasal blockage or discharge cause by inflammation of the sinuses in the nose.

Chronic Sinusitis is NOT caused by a Bacterial infection and does not require antibiotics.

The outcome of the form is based on the choices you make and will be one of:

  1. Advice and a prescription
  2. An appointment

First let’s check you don’t have any symptoms requiring emergency care:

Please go to your nearest Accident and Emergency Department Immediately
Your symptoms suggest severe infective sinusitis or sepsis and are not appropriate to be assessed by your GP practice. 

Your Details

Let’s check you do have sinusitis.

I have the following symptoms:

Not Sinusitis
If you do not have the combination of Nasal Discharge or Blockage and facial pain then you do not have Sinusitis. Please tell us below what symptoms you do have and we will be in touch within 48 hours.

Chronic Sinusitis
Your symptoms do suggest that you have chronic sinusitis as you suspect.

Tell us about your Nasal Blockage

Complete Nasal Blockage
It is possible that you have nasal polyps or other growth in your nose. You will require an appointment so we can look up your nose. Please continue the form and we will be in touch within 48 hours. 

Do you Smoke?

Smoking is a common cause of Chronic Sinusitis. Smoke damages the lining of your nose and sinuses leading to increased risk of infections and causes chronic inflammation resulting in your symptoms. We would strongly advise you to cut down and stop smoking.

You can find information on stopping smoking or refer yourself to a local smoking clinic here.

Chronic Sinusitis Treatment

About Chronic Sinusitis:

  • It is an inflammation and swelling of the lining of your nose and sinuses.
  • It is not an infection and does not require antibiotics.
  • The Cause is unknown but is possibly a combination of repeated viral infections and allergy.

Treatment of Chronic Sinusitis:

  • There is no cure for Chronic Sinusitis and it may last for months before settling. 
  • Salt Water rinses. These can be bought from pharmacies and supermarkets such as Sterimar or you can make your own at home as described in this article. 
  • Steroid Nasal Sprays such as Beconase are powerful anti-inflammatories. These can be bought from pharmacies and supermarkets and used for 3 months. Alternatively, we can prescribe one for you. 
  • Reduce potential allergens by vaccuming regularly to keep dust and pet hair to a minimum. Consider buying hypoallergenic linen. 
How Would You Like to Proceed?
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